X2 reflects many ecosystem factors X2 Physical Habitat changes Water Quality Contaminant effects Larval dispersal Adult migration and spawning.

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X2 reflects many ecosystem factors X2 Physical Habitat changes Water Quality Contaminant effects Larval dispersal Adult migration and spawning

X32 X2 X22 X12

(DS) All Years Fish- X 2 Relationships From Kimmerer 2002

X2 observations Fish:X2 Relationships maintained across 35 years of data Massive change in food web had little impact on relationships Mechanisms remain unclear and probably diverse

Future Directions Research strategy under development (CBDA grant to Kimmerer and Bennett) –Limited ability to test mechanisms –Reduced funding likely to restrict studies Discussion with local biologists suggest that, for many possible mechanisms, variability is likely important (Estuarine Ecology Team July 2004)

Conclusions X2 seems to be working to protect aquatic resources from reductions in estuarine habitat quality Protecting both mean and variance of X2 seem important Unlikely that more effective ways to protect resources will be found soon Continued data collection is vital for meaningful review

Kimmerer, W.J Physical, biological, and management responses to variable freshwater flow into the San Francisco estuary. Estuaries 25: Jassby, A.D., W. J. Kimmerer, S.G. Monismith, C. Armor, J.E. Cloern, T.M. Powell, J.R. Schubel, and T.J. Vendlinski Isohaline position as a habitat indicator for estuarine populations. Ecological Applications 5: Main references